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Odon Journal

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Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1903

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Pope Pius X Coronation Recalled in Rome Ceremony

Rome August 10 Pope Pius X was crowned in St Peter's Basilica before about 70 000 spectators including princes of the church diplomats and Roman nobles The triple crown was placed by Cardinal Macchi after prayers and the pallium was attached to the pontiff amid blessing and celebratory music with Mass following.

Rome Pius X Basilica of St. Peter’s Agr Cardinal Macchi St. Peter Cardinal Macchi Virgin Mary

Papal Procession Through Saint Peters Delights Crowds

Europe assisted in a grand Papal procession at the Vatican Sunday. About dh persons gathered in the apostolic palace as the procession wound through the halls recalling former days of color and pageantry. Pius N. fenre led the column while Cardinal Macchi incensed and kissed the pope three times with Segna and Vannutelli following in ceremony.

Vatican Palace Apostolic Palace Pius N. Fenre Cyantain Cardinal Macchi Segna Vannutelli

Pontiff Entered With Acclaim at St Peters Procession

The pope received a warm reception from the crowd in St Peters Basilica as Cardinal Rampolla presented greetings. Acclamations echoed despite bans on cheering, and ceremonies included torches and a Mass at St Gregory before the pontiff returned to his throne.

St. Peters Rampolla St. Peter's Holy Father Bolimesa St. Gregory Pontif

Ex Police Capt Allaire Dies After 43 Years Service

Ex police captain Anthony J. Allaire of New York died Sunday. He retired last year after nearly 43 years on the police force. Born in Cincinnati in 1829, he served the city for decades.

New York Anthony J. Allaire Allaire Cincinnati

Cardinals Offer Obedience As Pope Returns To Throne

Cardinals, bishops, abbots kiss the pope’s hands and feet as he seats on the throne. Deacon Segnavien lifts the mitre while Deacon Macchi places the triple crown. Bells, trumpets, and choir proclaim the pontiff’s return amid Latin farewell and blaring ceremony.

Holy Father St. Peter

American firm to supply mills for Russia in August contract

An American company has contracted to furnish Russia with four milling machines worth 3 360 000. The mills will produce barrels a day.

Peking

Jett White trial nears closing with eight final arguments

In Kentucky the Commonwealth rests after 11 days of trial against Curtis Jett and Thomas White for the killing of James B. Marcum. Four defense and four prosecution lawyers prepare eight final arguments as jurors await instructions and the case heads to a verdict.

Cynthiana B. B. Golden Commonwealth of Kentucky Curtis Jett Tom White James B. Marcum B. J. Ewen Powell County Jackson Breathitt County Hargis Ewen Tickie Jim Back Russell Cy Holland Commonwealth Tickie Baca John L. Noble Thomas White Robert Davidson Abner Eversole James B. Little Abe Short L. T. Bo- Hea Robert Fulkerson Hardin Childers Wiley H. Combs N. F. Combs J. H. Blanten M. Forbes Marcum Joe Moore Jett Messrs J. Blanton W. T. Lafferty James D. Black Thomas D.D. Marcum Muscogee J. T J. Stanley Webster Col A. F. Byrd Commonwealthy Fry

French Library to Open in Chicago Next Month

Chicago news reports the largest French library outside France will open early next month. Prof. Maxime Ingres of the University of Chicago announced the project on Friday.

Chicago France Maxime Ingres University of Chicago

Armstrong Arrested for Inciting Jail Riot

Aug 8. Bessie Armstrong was arrested by Sheriff Waiblock. She identified as the woman who mounted a wagon across from the jail on July 26 and urged the mob to shoot the sheriff during the attempted jail attack.

Banville, i Bessie Armstrong Waiblock

Mexican Episcopal Church Names Provisional Bishop

The synod of the Mexican Episcopal church elects Rev. Dr. Satterlee of Washington as provisional bishop in Mexico City. The selection is warmly welcomed by local clergy and congregations.

Mexico City Synod of Episcopal Church Satterlee Washing

Circus Train Wreck Kills Elephants and Camels

A Wallace Bros circus train two sections collided in Grand Trunk yards when air brakes failed. One elephant and two camels died outright, other animals and trainer escaped. Twenty two injured carried to Detroit Harner hospital. coroner to hold inquest August 14.

Durand Micah Wallace Bros Grand Trunk Railway Charlotte Lapeer Grand Trunk Road Grand Trunk Probst Battle Creek Farrer F. H. McGuigan Brownlee E. A. Guillame Louisville Potter Detroit Mich Harner Hospital John Thomson Fern Ind Geo. Clouga Geneva James Stewart Denver

World traveler Sayer aims to beat distance record

In a cable from Seattle dated August 8 3 W Sayer sails from Germany aboard the Campania to return in 55 days. He seeks to break the world record of 60 days 14 hours set by Charles C Fitzmorris and completes his trip entirely by public conveyances.

Seattle Wash W. Sayer Seattle Times Campania Charles C. Fitzmorris Sayer

No Representation at the Fair in Cape Town Budget Vote

Cape Town votes 46 to 28 to strike 50 000 dollars from estimates for representing the colony at the St. Louis exposition. Summit at Mount Washington notes Congressmen Cannon Hemingway Vreeland Emerson and De Sibley were present.

Cape Town Cape Colony Washington Mount Washington N. H Joseph C. Cannon James A. Hemingway Indiana W. E. B. Vreeland Lewis. Emerson New York Joseph” de Sibley Pennsylvania Mount ‘Washington

Lieut Gen Nelson Miles Retires From Army

Washington Aug 8 Lieut Gen Nelson A Miles commanding the army retires from active service at noon Saturday having reached the age limit of 64 years He was assigned by the president October 2 1895 to command the army of the United States Orders issued include Young to command until Aug 15 Corbin as president of the soldiers home board Gillespie as president of the board on ordinance and fortification and Young as a Sherman statue commission member.

Washington Nelson A. Miles Army Army of the United States Miles Litent. Gen. Young Corbin Soldiers' Home Board Gillespie Gen Young Sherman Statue Commission

Record Run: Henry Lowe Reaches Pacific in Record Time

Henry P. Lowe chief engineer of United States Steel Corp completed a 3200 mile run from New York to Los Angeles in 72 hours 21 minutes. He started August 4 from New York 2 45 pm aiming to reach his ill daughter in Los Angeles. The child died early Thursday morning but Mr Lowe learned of her death en route.

Los Angeles Cal Henry P. Lowe United States Steel Corporation LaGrande Station Atlantic Pacific Ocean Mr. Lowe

Lost money in speculation shocks New England church group

In a letter from Montreal to an East Boston pastor Wil lard S. Allen the longtime treasurer of the Preachers Aid Society confesses a defalcation of more than 380 000 of the society funds. He has been in public service and school work for decades and says he lost the money in speculation. He asks the minister to inform Allen family members and society officers.

Boston Montreal Willard S. Allen Preachers’ Aid Society New England Conference The Methodist Episcopal Churca Ahen East Boston

Champion Jeffries Spars in Public for Cripple Benefit

San Francisco notes Champion Jeffries sparred publicly at Harbin Springs on Thursday night for a crippled beneficiary event. He boxed three rounds each with Fitzsimmons Joe Kennedy and Jack Jeffries, showing strong condition and surprising speed for the spectator crowd.

San Francisco Jeffries Harbin Springs Fitzsimmons Joe Kennedy Jack Jeffries

Boston men convicted in Booker T. Washington meeting case

Granville Martin William M Trotter and Bernard Charles were found guilty of disturbing a Booker T Washington meeting at Zion M E church four weeks earlier. Martin and Trotter received 30 day prison sentences while Charles was fined and paid. The two others appealed.

Boston Granville Martin Bernard Charles Booker T. Washington Zion M. E Martin Trotter Charles

The Irish Land Bill Advances in Lords Committee

London Aug 8 the Irish land bill passed the committee stage in the Lords after a lengthy discussion and amendment The government was defeated three times in divisions Third reading set for Tuesday Also brief note Washington Aug 8 Admiral Ready to retire as officer of the coast guard or naval service.

London Houses of Lords Washington Geo Nevi the Gaping Cbs

Nine Die As Accident At Philadelphia Baseball Park

Nine people have died and about 200 were treated after an accident at Philadelphia National League park. The tragedy stemmed from a collapsed left field walk caused by a crowd surge, with coroner and league officials launching inquiries as games were postponed.

Philadelphia Baseball Grounds Dugan Potter Philadelphia Baseball Cub Pulliam National League Boston Fifteenth Street Huntington Street Lehigh Avenue

President Roosevelt on Lynching and Mob Violence

In a published letter Roosevelt commends Indiana Governor Durbin for his stance on lynching. He states mob violence is a form of anarchy leading to tyranny and urges swift but proper court action to prove law can handle crime without delay. He warns against racial motives in lynching and urges grave concern over its growth.

Oyster Bay N. Y Roosevelt Durbin Indiana

William E. Dodge Dies at Stanwood Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor Me Aug 10 William E Dodge NY philanthropist and founder of Union League Club died Sunday at Stanwood his summer home He was in poor health for months and 71 years old He belonged to Phelps Dodge Co a leading NY metal firm and was renowned for charitable work

Bar Harbor William ‘E. Dodge New York Stanwood

No Sunday Baseball in Detroit This Season

No Sunday baseball is permitted in Detroit this season. The Detroit Cleveland American League game scheduled for Sunday was postponed and will likely be rescheduled on a weekday later in the season.

Detroit Mich Detroit- Cleveland

Sailboat Capsize Claims Four Youths in St John River

Four youths died when a sailboat capsized on the Maga guadavic river on Sunday near St John Ontario. The victims identified include John Chambers George Phillips Guy Henry and Gilbert Heary. The tragedy prompted local authorities to launch investigations and recover the bodies.

Sts ‘John Magaguadavic River John ‘Chambers G George Phillips Guy Henry Gilbert” “Heary

Funeral Services for John Gilbert Shanklin Held in Evansville

Funeral services for John Gilbert Shanklin were held at the family residence led by Rev. Charles S. Nickerson of Walnut Street Presbyterian Church. A plain white duck coffin six feet three inches long reflected the decedent’s wish for white over black. Pallbearers were intimate associates, with the procession moving to Chicago for cremation and return of ashes to Evansville.

Evansville Ind John Gilbert Shanklin Charles S. Nickerson Walnut Street Presbyterian Church Shanklin Chicago

King of the Ghouls Confesses to Barrel House Murder

Rufus Cantrell known as the King of the Ghouls, jailed in Jeffersonville, admits a two year old murder of a barrel-house loafer named Jordan. Cantrell says a companion shot Jordan, his throat was cut, and the body sealed in a barrel sold to a local dental college. Chief Gerber said no arrests will follow and the grand jury likely won’t investigate. Cantrell’s tale is not believed.

Indianapolis Ind Rufus Cantrell Jeffersonville Jordan Cantrell Gerber

Queer raffle planned by Terre Haute church crowd

The African Methodist Episcopal church in Terre Haute announces a raffle tied to dances inside its venerable building. Unable to sell property for 1550 dollars, Troy Porter and others organize the sale of 800 tickets at one dollar each to raise funds for the church landmark.

Terre Haute Ind Paris African Methodist Episcopal Church Troy Porter

Indiana photographers elect officers and plan permanent salon

George Parrott of Fort Wayne elected president at Indianapolis meeting. Bert Hardy of Frankfort is first vice president, G. W. Houser of Warsaw second vice president, J. Bercholtzler of Washington treasurer, W. E. Wilmer of Crown Point secretary. Five hundred dollars subscribed for a permanent Indiana home and a national photographic art salon.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana George Parrott Fort Wayne Bert Hardy Frankfort G. W. Houser Warsaw J. Bercholttzer Washington W. E. Wilmer Crown Point

Reward suit over Lyons arrest in Martin court

Shoals Indiana August 6 suit filed in Martin circuit court by Henry Huff and William McCormick against Sheriff George Holsapple and Treasurer Joseph Cannon to recover a 3200 reward for the arrest of Arthur Henry Lyons who killed his stepmother Mrs Joel Lyons and killed himself in a dense thickets when surrounded by the sheriff s posse

Bidder loses race for street contracts in Ind city

Hoping to reach Wabash in time for street building bids J J Netterville had a locomotive run for 106 dollars but arrived late. The next lowest bidder won contracts. expected profit around 5000 dollars.

Te Anderton Ind Wabash J. J. Netterville

Man Defies Union Traction Officials in Marion Yard Stand

S. S. Taylor armed with a shotgun stood in his Marion yard all Friday afternoon to bar entry by Union Traction Co. workmen and officials. Re-enforced by his son and wife, all armed, he refused to compromise.

Marion Ind S. S. Taylor Union Traction Co Taylor

Ida Starr Recovers Belief Shot Himself Sent Bullet Swallowed

Bluffton Indiana August 7 Ida Starr who was accidentally shot by her brother in law Iran Huff Saturday evening persisted from the start that she swallowed the bullet when it passed through the esophagus and her opinion was verified by doctors.

Crawford county pension board meets in English Indiana

The Crawford county pension board chaired by Dr. Hazlewood Walls and Grant is meet ing in English Indiana with 20 applicants before the board for examination.

Ind Pension Board of Crawford County F. W. Hazlewood New Albany J.W. Walls Eckerty L. EB. Grant Marengo

Fire destroys schoolhouse near Leopold in Indiana

Tell City Indiana reports the Gleason schoolhouse in Anderson township near Leopold was burned. Officials suspect incendiary origin and estimate the damage around $500.

Tell City Ind Gleason Leopold Anderson Township This County

Mayor Bookwalter’s Brother Dead

A newspaper brief reports the death of Mayor Bookwalter’s brother and notes related family and municipal implications.

Lynch Him Cried the Mob Caught the Doctor

In Evansville Indiana a man named Brown fled toward Oakland City after leaving Huntingburg. He shot at an engineer named George Ales when kicked off a train. A mob pursued Brown, he hid, and was captured near Huntingburg. He is identified as the son of a clan member from Oakland City. Rushville residents oppose a gas rate increase set for September 1 by two major suppliers.

Evansville Ind Huntingburg Brown Oaland City George Ales Helress Huntingb Oakland City Rushville People’s Natural Gas Co Central Fuel Co

Union Carpenters Lose Lafayette Strike Settlement

Union carpenters in Lafayette Indiana ended a May 1 to Aug 6 strike for 2 hour work and union recognition. The Builders' Exchange offered a sliding scale of 25 to 35 cents without union recognition and accepted by the striker to return to work Thursday.

Lafayette Ind Builders’ Exchange

Line proposed for electric railway from Anderson to Lebanon

Wallace B. Campbell announced Thursday night a plan to build an electric railway 48 miles long from Anderson to Lapel Noblesville Westfield and Lebanon. He said franchises are assured and he has ample capital to fund the project.

Camp Meeting Draws Crowds at Grantsburg Indiana

A two week camp meeting in Grantsburg Indiana, beginning August 8, is led by Rev. H W Wright and other ministers from Chicago. Preachers from across the state attend, with large afternoon and evening gatherings drawing big crowds.

Grantsbur English Ind Grantsburg H. W. Wright C Cicago

Big well shot near White River suburb in Indiana

One of the biggest wells shot in the Indiana field was fired Thursday morning near White River, a suburb of Muncie. No. 5 on the McGalliland farm, leased by Capital Development Co., will fill a 250 barrel per day tank.

Almneie Ind Indiana Field Whiteiv Muncie McGalliland The Capital Development Co Indianapolis

Bids Opened for Convict Labor under New Indiana Law

Laporte Indiana August 6 The state prison board meeting in Michigan City opened bids for the first letting of convict labor under the new law. Four hundred prisoners will be contracted with no more than 100 per contractor. Seven proposals were received ranging from 45 to 50 cents per day per man.

Laporte Ind Indiana Prison Board Michigan City

Laura Anderson Cremation and Ash Scatter Planned

The body of Mrs. Laura Anderson a noted Frea Thinker will be cremated in Cincinnati on Saturday and her ashes returned to Muncie Indiana to be strewn over a favorite rosebush as she wished.

Muncie Ind Laura Anderson Oakville Cincinnati

Lone Shot Reappears in Kokomo After Seven Years

Kokomo Indiana August 7 seven years after John Desler was accidentally shot in the foot Degsler felt a burning sensation in the armpit Dr J L Puckett examined and found buckshot embedded under the skin in the armpit indicating a retained pellet still present from the previous incident.

Kokomo Ind John Desler Degsler J. L. Puckett

Fistic Encounter Between Preachers at Camp Meeting

Two ministers from different denominations clashed at a Church of Holiness camp meeting in English Indiana. They exchanged punches and were separated by congregants with only facial scratches reported.

Ind Church of Holiness

Saloon Licenses Granted After Prolonged Fight

In English Indiana four saloonkeepers won licenses to retail liquor after a heated contest before the board of commissioners. A technicality in the remonstrance prompted cautious action and the licenses were granted.

English, Ind Board of Commissioners

Leopold men in critical skull fracture fight incident

Tell City Indiana August 8 Tobin Sprinkle and Coon Cullen both of Leopold engaged in a fight Sprinkle struck Cullen on the head with a club fracturing his skull He is in a critical condition.

Tell City Ind Tobin Sprinkle Coon Cullen Leopold, Ind Sprinkle Cullen

Fragmented clipping hints at medical procedure on child

OCR fragment shows a mother describing a medical amputation of toes or feet, with mention of a mother and a surgical context. Details are unreadable, leaving ambiguity about patient, location, and outcome.

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